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Minneapolis Schools Close After ICE Shooting as Federal Agents Confront Crowd Near High School

Bystander video has intensified scrutiny of federal tactics.

Overview

  • Minneapolis Public Schools canceled all classes and activities for Thursday and Friday with no e-learning, citing citywide safety concerns.
  • Roosevelt High School instituted a lockout after dismissal when federal agents with Border Patrol or ICE insignia engaged with people near the campus.
  • Videos show agents deploying pepper spray and detaining individuals, and school officials say two staff members were handcuffed during the confrontation.
  • The Department of Homeland Security says a driver rammed a government vehicle and led a five-mile chase that ended near Roosevelt, asserting officers used targeted crowd control and no tear gas.
  • Federal authorities say the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good was self-defense, a claim disputed by Minneapolis leaders, as the FBI and Minnesota BCA investigate and the governor places the National Guard on alert.